City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER /s/
FROM: DANA WEDELES, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES OFFICER, CMO
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Youth & Families and Community Engagement Business Plans and Housing and COVID-19 Recovery Business Plan Updates.
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ISSUE: Receipt of the Youth & Families and Community Engagement Business Plans and updates in the initiatives in the Housing and COVID-19 Recovery Business Plans
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Discuss and consider the Youth & Family and Community Engagement Business Plans, in alignment with the City Council Priorities approved on March 22, 2022; and
(2) Receive updates on the COVID-19 and Housing Business Plan Initiatives.
BACKGROUND: On January 29, 2022, the Alexandria City Council held a retreat to develop expectations and priorities for its 2022 work program. On March 22, Council approved the priorities, as follows, and directed staff to develop business plans for each.
1. Recover from the COVID-19 Pandemic: We will advance the policies, practices, and resources needed to ensure a healthy, resilient, and equitable recovery for all residents and businesses.
2. Provide Diverse Housing Opportunities: We will reconsider our zoning model and pursue other tools to facilitate an Alexandria housing economy with the necessary range of price points, safe and sustainable housing options, and the associated services to meet the needs of a thriving city.
3. Define our Community Engagement Approach: We will use both new and traditional outreach methods to ensure that engagement is efficient, effective, and accessible to all stakeholders, creating a clear connection between community input and its impact on policy decision, infrastructure needs, and financial considerations.
4. Support Youth and Families: We ...
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